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- pronunciation:
- ihm
ploI
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
employs, employing, employed |
| definition 1: |
to make use of; use.
She employed a drill to make the hole.- synonyms:
- apply, use
- similar words:
- exercise, handle, operate
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| definition 2: |
to provide work for or get services from in exchange for payment; hire.
We employed a plumber to fix the drain.- synonyms:
- engage, hire
- antonyms:
- dismiss
- similar words:
- commission, enlist, enroll, recruit, retain
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| related words: |
apprentice, put, work |
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| derivations: |
employable (adj.), employed (adj.), employability (n.) |
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